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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.94, 566.97 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.94, 566.97 and 131.16 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.94 : 566.97 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.94/566.97 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.94x = 566.97 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.94x = 74,363.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,363.79/377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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